3 Perak students arrested for bullying; 2 victims in hospital

SERI ISKANDAR: Three students of a boarding school in Parit here were arrested for allegedly bullying and injuring two of their juniors.

The Form Three students had their statements taken before being released on bail.

The victims, both aged 14, are currently receiving treatment at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here.

The alleged bullying incident occurred at 1am yesterday in the school hostel’s television room.

The victims were asleep when they were awoken and taken to the TV room, where they were kicked and beaten multiple times.

“An initial investigation revealed that the two victims were beaten by a group of students whose faces were covered with cloth. The room was dark and it was hard for the victims to recognise the suspects.